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I was going to make an Immigrant Song joke, but I think at this point that’s a low-hanging fruit (like a Tangerine), so instead I’ll just say that Durkon and his Friends are going to drag the vampires to the Gallows Pole. And really, That’s The Way it ought to be.
Also, grats to the people who correctly predicted that Durkon would find weapons. And to the people who guessed that Durkon’s armor was indeed destroyed. And good day for predications all around! (Unless you bet wrong on this against Peelee, I guess)
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Okay, I had to get him a glass of warm milk to settle him down, but
Aw, cute little Kud-
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Elan's resting now.
:facepalm: of course he is. Well played.
Also, with this hammer bestowed by Thor, I believe every weapon-wielding member of the Order now has a notable weapon with a unique backstory (Eagle-Eye Pete's bow, Tarquin's dagger, Julio's chaos saber, and of course Roy's ancestral sword).
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Someone predicted the forgotten secret being a magic item. Good call.
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Originally Posted by
Grey Watcher
You are actually correct! Here is your quatloo, plus an additional quatloo as compensation for the wait.
But... but... he spelled it wrong! That doesn't count!
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Grey Watcher
You are technically correct, the best kind of correct. Here is your quatloo, sir. Now I have to go make another one.
Woohoo! I am promoting you to Retired Mod Bureaucrat Grade 32.
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Grey Watcher
Unless proven otherwise my headcanon is now that, when this nefarious plot of hers is foiled, Loki will appear to Hel, conjure an illusory "destroy world" button, and proceed to perform this song, complete with dance, in front of it for her.
Seconded.
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Good page.
I'm somewhat disappointed that the title isn't 'Hammerspace' though.
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It's Hammetime!:smallbiggrin:
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Originally Posted by
Jaxzan Proditor
I was going to make an Immigrant Song joke, but I think at this point that’s a low-hanging fruit (like a Tangerine), so instead I’ll just say that Durkon and his Friends are going to drag the vampires to the Gallows Pole. And really, That’s The Way it ought to be.
Also, grats to the people who correctly predicted that Durkon would find weapons. And to the people who guessed that Durkon’s armor was indeed destroyed. And good day for predications all around! (Unless you bet wrong on this against Peelee, I guess)
Lord I was born a ramblin' gamblin' man... :smallamused: Not Zep, but still.
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This is so awesome! And I don't mean because of the weapon itself. The fact that Durkon got a special magic weapon —*one connected to his ongoing character arc —*puts him thematically on the same level as the rest of the party. In a fantasy story like this, a new weapon, especially a magic one, is always tied to character development in some way. Durkon never got one before because his characterization was always staid and uncomplicated. Nowe he's become one of the most complex characters in the comic, so he gets a physical memento of this added growth and nuance.
He's earned this.
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WOW
That's a good upgrade, I must say. I don't think that's THE MJOLNIR, but I do think it may be A Hammer of Thunderbolts, which is a minor artifact and quite powerful. If those gloves are Gauntlets of Ogre Power and if there's a Belt of Giant Strength in there too, we may be looking for very powerful combination.
LoKi SuCKs :smallbiggrin: LOL
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Iago
a rule against a Dwarf using a Large sized weapon.
He has to wield it with both hands and suffer a -2 attack penalty, but as a medium creature he can use large weapons.
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Well, that setup paid off quick.
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Iago
I concur, especially in light of the gauntlets (presumably ogre power) except if there is a rule against a Dwarf using a Large sized weapon. In which case, I submit the dwarven thrower hammer as a likely alternative.
https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Dwarven_Thrower
There's some penalties and rules weirdness associated with it, but there's nothing stopping a Medium creature from using a Large weapon - the main impact is it takes an extra hand worth to wield it (ie, a one handed weapon has to be used in two hands, so Durkon won't be using a shield any more if the Giant decides to stick to that. There's some items and feats that can mitigate it, which may or may not be specifically called out if the characters spend some time actually talking about the new weapon.) And yeah, I'm throwing in on actual Hammer of Thunderbolts here - it's drawn significantly larger than Durkon's previous hammer, which fits with being a Large weapon, it's got the lightning logo right there, and it was apparently stashed with a pair of gauntlets, which I'm betting are Gauntlets of Ogre Power. There might be a Belt of Giant Strength in there as well - the whole kit needed to use a Hammer of Thunderbolts at full effect.
Edit: Although oddly enough a standard Hammer of Thunderbolts doesn't actually have any either lightning or sonic damage. That may be something Rich adds/modifies so that it is more in line with reader's intuitive understandings of Thor and what a weapon patterned after his very own hammer should do.
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As Hela once said to Thor, "Tell me, Brother: What were you the God of, again?"
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Just spent three minutes trying to figure out what Loki's Ucks were and why they would be a keyword
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tyckspoon
Edit: Although oddly enough a standard Hammer of Thunderbolts doesn't actually have any either lightning or sonic damage.
1E/2E had a stunning sonic boom on impact when thrown. No actual damage apart from the initial impact, though.
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Is that... the hammer of Ironfist? Along with the gauntlets of Ironfist? :smalleek: I'm in awe. Really. :smalltongue:
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Asmodean_
Just spent three minutes trying to figure out what Loki's Ucks were and why they would be a keyword
LOL
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Can't stop laughing...:smallsmile:
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zimmerwald1915
Yes, but what about SONIC?!!
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Fish
We already know that Loki's fire burns hotter.
I imagine the same is true for divine lightning of Thor.
The vampires (and Xykon) may be in for a surprise.
And in any case, the Hammer of Thunderbolts does no lightning damage, it makes a clap of thunder that stuns, and IIRC undead are immune to that, but all the damage works fine.
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LoKiSuCKs, a great way to secure a weapon!
Now, it's time to Durkon act like a cleric of Hulk, and SMASH!
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Lord Torath
1E/2E had a stunning sonic boom on impact when thrown. No actual damage apart from the initial impact, though.
FWIW, here's the 3.5E version:
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Hammer of Thunderbolts
This +3 Large returning warhammer deals 4d6 points of damage on any hit. Further, if the wielder wears a belt of giant strength and gauntlets of ogre power and he knows that the hammer is a hammer of thunderbolts (not just a +3 warhammer), the weapon can be used to full effect: It gains a total +5 enhancement bonus, allows all belt and gauntlet bonuses to stack (only when using this weapon), and strikes dead any giant upon whom it scores a hit (Fortitude DC 20 negates the death effect but not the damage).
When hurled, on a successful attack the hammer emits a great noise, like a clap of thunder, causing all creatures within 90 feet to be stunned for 1 round (Fortitude DC 15 negates). The hammer’s range increment is 30 feet.
Strong evocation, necromancy, and transmutation; CL 20th; Weight 15 lb.
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Originally Posted by
tyckspoon
Edit: Although oddly enough a standard Hammer of Thunderbolts doesn't actually have any either lightning or sonic damage.
According to 3.5 SRD:
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[...] When hurled, on a successful attack the hammer emits a great noise, like a clap of thunder, causing all creatures within 90 feet to be stunned for 1 round (Fortitude DC 15 negates). The hammer’s range increment is 30 feet. [...]
No damage, right, but there's a thunderclap effect.
Edit: Ninja'ed by Zimmer
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Stabbey
Elan got a Chaos Saber from Julio, and V got a +1 Spell Level Ioun Stone from Laurin, so that's their upgrades covered.
And Haley's bow got its string cut--far from destroyed.
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Ruck
One of my favorite touches of Thor: Ragnarok-- and something I don't understand why Game of Thrones hasn't done, or really any other massive-Nordic-and-or-icy-weather-land battle scene in a movie has, to my recollection-- was the use of "The Immigrant Song" for an ass-kicking battle scene.
That opening bit alone made the movie for me. Yup, the estate carefully guards the license rights...they don't want to end up having their music shilling for just anybody...and they even get some creative control over the presentation of the music in movies. Since they aren't in need of bread for bread, they are in a position to demand what they want.
Also, loved the Simpson's dog/bee riff. You live in my head?
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2D8HP
Despite the risk of plumbism, I sincerely hope that the hammer has some lead, and Durkon says "Time to get the Led out!"
No...*Elan* says that, and then Durkon whoops people. If anyone here is the DJ, it's Elan.
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Mordar
That opening bit alone made the movie for me. Yup, the estate carefully guards the license rights...they don't want to end up having their music shilling for just anybody...and they even get some creative control over the presentation of the music in movies. Since they aren't in need of bread for bread, they are in a position to demand what they want.
Also, loved the Simpson's dog/bee riff. You live in my head?
No...*Elan* says that, and then Durkon whoops people. If anyone here is the DJ, it's Elan.
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Elan would ask Durkon to lead the way...
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Baywolfe
As Hela once said to Thor, "Tell me, Brother: What were you the God of, again?"
Thor: “The God of Destruction!” Chozetsu Dynamic starts playing in the background*
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Here's a (possibly non-comprehensive) linked list of Order of the Stick weapon upgrades:
Vaarsuvius - Ring of Wizardry
Roy Greenhilt - Starmetal Sword
Elan - Keen Rapier
Haley Starshine - Icy Burst Arch-O-Ry
Elan (again) - Chaos Sabre
Belkar Bitterleaf - Psionic Dagger
Blackwing - Ioun Stone
Roy Greenhilt (again) - Weapons of Legacy Book (booster for Starmetal Sword)
Durkon Thundershield - Hammer of ???
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Whaaaaaaaaaaat this is amazing omgrotf he needs frikkin gloves to weild it?!?!